Representatives Rafael Anchia of Dallas
and Garnet Coleman of Houston would like to see reversed the state's
2005 voter-approved amendment, which declares heterosexual marriage
the only union recognized by the state.

“Two-thirds of Texas' voters now
believe the state should allow some form of legal recognition for
committed same-gender couples,” Coleman told the Dallas
News.

“It is time we revisit this issue; it
is time we treat all Texans with dignity and respect,” Anchia said.

The proposals, which would require
two-thirds approval, appear likely to go nowhere in the
Republican-dominated House and Senate.

Polling indicates that only 25 percent
of Texans believe the relationships of gay and lesbian couples should
not be given any recognition.